Cocoa

Puppy
Female
Medium

Mixed Breed

About Cocoa

Toledo, OH

Breed

Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Puppy

(less than 1 year)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Brindle, Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

Personality

Friendly, Affectionate, Smart, Curious, Playful, Loves Kisses

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Cocoa’s Compatibility

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Cocoa's Story

Meet Cocoa! Cocoa arrived at Dogworks Ohio on 11/13/25 as an owner surrender, and this gorgeous 3-month-old brindle tricolor baby is now ready to find a forever family of her very own. She’s currently around 10 pounds and expected to grow to about 40 pounds—just the right size for all the adventures ahead. Cocoa is a sweet, loving, eager-to-please girl with a gentle, soft personality. She can be shy when meeting new people, but once she feels comfortable, her affectionate side shines bright. One of her cutest quirks? She loves to be held and will happily bury herself into your chest for the coziest snuggles. This energetic pup thrives in an active home and loves games of fetch and tug. She’s a natural explorer and a fast learner, already picking up basics like Sit, Off, and Leave It. Cocoa is also great with other dogs and enjoys their company. Cocoa does best with a fenced yard, as she’s a bit of a runner and has some Shepherd energy mixed in. A chain-link fence works well, or an adopter who is committed to giving her consistent outdoor activity and training. She’s still building confidence and is working on becoming more comfortable with loud noises—right now she tends to hide when she gets startled—but she’s making steady progress. She’s not yet used to walking on a leash, but with patience and encouragement, she’ll get there. If you’re looking for a tender-hearted, active, cuddly companion who wants nothing more than to love and be loved, Cocoa is your girl. She’s ready to bring warmth, playfulness, and devotion to her forever home. Cocoa is spayed, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, and is on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $400 Please follow the link below for her adoption application. Note: applicants must live within one hour of Toledo Ohio http://www.dogworksohio.com/adoption-application.html

Meet Cocoa!
Cocoa arrived at Dogworks Ohio on 11/13/25 as an owner surrender, and this gorgeous 3-month-old brindle tricolor baby is now ready to find a forever family of her very own. She’s currently around 10 pounds and expected to grow to about 40 pounds—just the right size for all the adventures ahead.

Cocoa is a sweet, loving, eager-to-please girl with a gentle, soft personality. She can be shy when meeting new people, but once she feels comfortable, her affectionate side shines bright. One of her cutest quirks? She loves to be held and will happily bury herself into your chest for the coziest snuggles.

This energetic pup thrives in an active home and loves games of fetch and tug. She’s a natural explorer and a fast learner, already picking up basics like Sit, Off, and Leave It. Cocoa is also great with other dogs and enjoys their company.

Cocoa does best with a fenced yard, as she’s a bit of a runner and has some Shepherd energy mixed in. A chain-link fence works well, or an adopter who

How To Adopt

Cocoa was listed as Adoptable by DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement

How can I adopt Cocoa?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Cocoa is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement for details on the pet.

When can I meet Cocoa?

If you've submitted an inquiry, DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cocoa, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement, and they'll be happy to help!

DogWorks Inc. Canine Rescue and Placement's Adoption Policy

Dogworks strives to place dogs into permanent homes based on the dogs' personalities and yours. To adopt a dog, we require a completed application, signed adoption contract, and home visit. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at adoption events. Once your application has been submitted, we will contact your references and consider suitability. You will be contacted by phone or email, typically within 4 business days, to make arrangements for adoption. If a particular dog is not placed with you, it does not mean that your application has been rejected. Dogworks receives multiple applications for some dogs. Foster families always have the first option to adopt. We do not approve applications on a first come basis as we strive for placement that is best for the dog and adoptive family. The home environment, family composition and yard are very important considerations in our decision to place a dog in a home. Some dogs do not do well with young children or cats, and our hounds require a fenced yard as examples of our decision process. Adoption fees are variable (typically $125-$500.00) and are listed with the description of each dog. All fees collected are used to cover rescue expenses, including foster care and veterinary expenses. Adoption fee will be refunded if you decide that the dog is not compatible with your family within 2 weeks. All dogs have received age appropriate vaccinations, GI dewormer, and heartworm test prior to adoption if they are old enough. Adult dogs and puppies older than 12 weeks are spayed/neutered. Adopters of younger puppies may be required to sign an agreement to complete spay/neuter by 5 months of age. We will assist with spay/neuter costs. All of our dogs and puppies will be microchipped prior to adoption. Adopters will receive a copy of medical records when adoption contract has been signed and adoption fees have been paid in full. Requirements for adoption: Please be aware that your adoption application WILL NOT be approved by Dogworks unless ALL of these criteria are met: >Adopters must be within a one hour radius of Toledo. >Adopters must be at least 21 years of age. >Veterinary reference must be positive. >All dogs in the home must be spayed/neutered. >All members of the household must be in agreement to adopt. >Individual needs of the dog must be met in prospective home (e.g., fully fenced yard for all hounds). For more information visit: http://www.dogworksohio.com/adoption-process.html

Our Mission

Dogworks is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group based in Toledo, OH, whose purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned, neglected, and unwanted dogs. Dogworks was established in 2006 through the hard work of Kristine and Jim Sulinksi. Each year, Dogworks has rescued approximately 100 dogs from homelessness or e...